Footwear Testing Technician (PPE)

Interaction Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Footwear Testing Technician in Kettering, Northamptonshire. This role involves conducting testing on footwear and materials, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards. Essential qualifications include GCSEs in Maths, English and Science, alongside strong organisational skills. The position offers a salary of up to £25,000 and benefits such as 25-30 days annual leave, pension plan, and flexible hours. No prior experience is required, as full training will be provided.

Benefits

25-30 days annual leave

Life assurance

Group personal pension plan

Income protection

Free on-site parking

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Organised and reliable, comfortable in a structured, technical environment.
• Willingness to learn with a flexible, positive and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine testing on footwear, materials, and components.
• Operate standard laboratory equipment according to safety procedures.
• Ensure compliance with UKAS requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and produce detailed test results.

Skills

Strong organisational and time management skills

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel

Education

GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths, English and Science (NVQ Level 3)

Job description

Footwear Testing Technician (PPE)

Kettering, Northamptonshire | Salary up to £25,000 | 37.5 hours per week | Full-time

The Role

Working within a physical testing laboratory, you will be responsible for carrying out routine testing on footwear, footwear materials, and components, ensuring all work is completed accurately, safely, and in line with recognised standards.

Key responsibilities

• Operating standard laboratory equipment in accordance with Health & Safety procedures and test methods
• Conducting physical testing of footwear, materials and components
• Supporting laboratory and stores maintenance and general upkeep
• Ensuring compliance with UKAS requirements, including maintaining personal training records
• Contributing to continuous improvement within the laboratory
• Working to deadlines while producing accurate, detailed test results

About You

You'll be organised, reliable, and comfortable working in a structured, technical environment.

Essential requirements

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths, English and Science (NVQ Level 3)
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A flexible, positive and proactive 'can-do' attitude

Desirable experience

• Previous experience in a physical testing or laboratory environment
• Knowledge of footwear construction and materials

(No prior footwear testing experience is required - full training will be provided.)

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £25,000
• 25-30 days annual leave (service related)
• Life assurance
• Group personal pension plan
• Income protection
• Free on-site parking
• Flexible working hours

Next Steps

Application deadline: Wednesday 7th January 2026
Interviews: On site in Kettering - 21st January 2026

If you're looking to develop hands-on technical skills within a professional laboratory environment, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Apply today through Interaction Recruitment.